stopping process through prompt

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stopping process through prompt

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Is there a command I can use to shut down a process through command prompt?
Thanks in advance,
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Why on earth would you ask such a vague question on an operating system development forum?

You didn't even specify the operating system you're using... :roll:
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i was wondering that myself, and its not even a random first post question.

by commond prompt i assumed windows
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Yes I am using windows.
I just realized how random that was.
Ive also figure out how to do it.
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